MacBook 12” 2017 vs. Dell XPS 13 9365: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook 12” 2017 and Dell XPS 13 9365 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than Dell XPS 13 9365.
Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8500Y inside Dell XPS 13 9365.
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 26% lighter than the 2.73 pounds Dell XPS 13 9365.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 2.73 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 1.24 kg |
Dell XPS 13 9365 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9365 is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
Dell XPS 13 9365 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
Dell XPS 13 9365 has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2017 and Dell XPS 13 9365.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 11.98 x 7.81 x 0.32 - 0.54 in (304.20 x 198.50 x 8.20 - 13.70 mm) Width: 11.98” (304.20 mm) Depth: 7.81” (198.50 mm) Height: 0.32 - 0.54” (8.20 - 13.70 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | 2.73 lb (1.24 kg) |
Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold |
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Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
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Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
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Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 30 W USB (Type-C) power adapter reated at 20 VDC/1.50A, 12 VDC/2A, 5VDC/2A. |
Software | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
OS | Shipped with macOS High Sierra | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
Sensors | - |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. | - |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook 12” 2017 | Dell XPS 13 9365 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook 12” 2017, a 12-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch XPS 13 9365 was introduced by Dell around the same year in 2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-8500Y with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook 12” 2017 has a 12-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 13.3-inch Dell XPS 13 9365. In addition, The MacBook 12” 2017 weighs 2.03 lbs. about 34% lighter than the 2.73 lbs. Dell XPS 13 9365. Moreover, measured at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”, the MacBook 12” 2017 is slightly more portable than the Dell XPS 13 9365 at 11.98” x 7.81” x 0.54”.
Moving over to upgradability, Apple claims that the MacBook 12” 2017 supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. It also has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion.
For Dell XPS 13 9365, it supports up to 16GB 1866 MHz DDR3 memory. Like MacBook 12” 2017, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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